BEEF & BEAN KHORESH (A PERSIAN BEEF STEW)

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This is simply lean beef and kidney beans in a delicious cinnamon and cumin-scented stew, with lots of parsley and chives and a splash of lemon juice. The unusual color is from turmeric, and it's best served with rice.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Stew

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (2 tbsp. and 1 tbsp.)
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 lb lean stewing beef, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups water
5 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons snipped chives
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon flour
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan saute the onion in two tablespoons of the olive oil until golden.
  • Add stewing beef and cook for ten minutes more, until meat is browned on all sides.
  • Add the cumin, turmeric and cinnamon; cook for one minute, stirring, then add water and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat remaining one tablespooon of oil in a small frying pan and saute parsley and chives about 2 minutes; add this mixture to the beef.
  • Also add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in one tablespoon flour whisked with a bit of hot water to thicken the stew a little; simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes, until meat is wonderfully tender; serve with rice.

Crystal Ribaudo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Thomas Larson
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is an exception. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and a side of yogurt.


EDIDION FAVOUR
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This is one of my favorite Persian dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


TEN x RONY GAming
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I usually serve it with rice and a side of yogurt. It's a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Jaimes 1981
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I usually serve it with rice and a side of salad.


Hassan Rama
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


ivan sk
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and a side of yogurt. It was a perfect meal.


Zikhona Songelwa
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one changed my mind. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nadeem Akram
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This is one of my favorite Persian dishes. It's so hearty and comforting, and the flavors are amazing. I usually serve it with basmati rice and a dollop of yogurt.


Bijoy Chondro
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the dried limes. They added a really unique flavor to the dish.


as amanullah
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This beef khoresh was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with the perfect balance of spices. The beef was fall-apart tender, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again soon.